Longevity Soup

This nourishing Longevity Soup blends chicken (or tofu), fresh vegetables, and healing aromatics like ginger and garlic into a light yet comforting broth. It's a versatile recipe perfect for any season, whether you're craving a gentle nausea remedy or a healthy summer meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, bite-sized (or firm tofu for vegetarian)
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup celery, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup noodles, cooked
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 cups spinach or bok choy, chopped
green onions, for garnish

Equipment

large pot
knife
cutting board
ladle
measuring cups and spoons

Method

Simmer broth in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chicken or tofu, carrots, celery, mushrooms, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 10–15 minutes until meat is cooked and vegetables are tender-crisp.
Stir in cooked noodles, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Let everything heat through.
Add spinach or bok choy and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To make it vegetarian, swap chicken for tofu and use vegetable broth. Try adding lime juice in summer or extra noodles in winter. Sear tofu before adding to the soup for better texture. Avoid overcooking vegetables to maintain texture. Store broth and noodles separately if freezing.

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